The Father says today, when you know your authority in Me, you will not respond to personal provocations. The level of authority you walk in is connected to your refusal to get offended. When Shimei threw stones at David My servant, he refused to get insulted. He would not let others defend him but looked to Me for vindication. I am your vindication, says God. When man tries to defend you, nothing will be accomplished. When I vindicate you and defend you, the mouths of the gainsayers will be stopped. Do not fear what man can do to you. Do not be overly concerned with how others are planning to make your life complicated. There is nothing man can bring against you that can penetrate My favor upon your life.

I am with you, says God, and I will never leave you or forsake you. The authority of prophet, priest, and king is working in your life to bring to pass all that I have promised. Even those of your bone and of your flesh will acknowledge and defer to you because they will see that My hand is upon you to bring you to your destined place of promise. There are those who have set themselves up that will not endure, but when you allow Me to promote you, then your promotion will be secure, and no one will impeach My blessing upon your life. Be resolute. Be confident. Be determined in the knowledge that I am in your midst defending, validating and authenticating you as My chosen vessel for the assignment ahead.